Life Lessons
What changed my mind
I voted for President Donald Trump. I have supported him. This has changed. I can no long support Trump or vote for his re-election when he runs for President. Continue reading “I No Longer Support Trump”
Is the price too high?
Just before Christmas, a dispute arose among evangelical Christians in America regarding the morals of President Trump. It began with an editorial by Mark Galli, editor and chief of Christianity Today. Continue reading “How Much Has Trump Cost Evangelicals?”
Thank you for following my blog
At the close of the year 2019 I want to thank you for following Be Ye Glad! I appreciate each one of you. Thank you for every comment and every “like.” Before listing the Top Posts for 2019 this is my 2020 prayer for you. Continue reading “Top Posts for 2019”
An unusual request
Dear Betty —
Your request to write something for a widow is an unusual one. I have lost many things but a spouse is not among them. At the same time, all loss no matter what it is has similarities. Lord willing, Continue reading “Open Letter to a Widow”
My best story ever
Throughout my life I have been up. I have been down. I have laughed. I have cried. I have been poor. I have been rich. I have been well. I have been sick. I have served God. And yes, I have served myself. But through it all I have learned I can depend Continue reading “My Story”
God sees your profound sadness
Christmas for some is a difficult time of year. If you are having a hard time remember God is the God who sees. He sees your deep despair. God is the God who hears. He hears you crying out. Even if time goes by never doubt. God sees you. Continue reading “He Sees You When You’re Sleeping”
The church in the post-modern world
Two well-known purposes of the church are worship and outreach. These were the topics of a post in October. I have wondered if maybe this topic seemed dull and humdrum. But no, even if my post seemed Continue reading “The Purpose of the Church — part 2”
